Karolina Pliskova vs Elena Rybakina Preview & Prediction | 2026 Italian Open | Round of 16
by Paul Hassall ·
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Karolina Pliskova meets Elena Rybakina in the round of 16 in the 2026 Italian Open at the Foro Italico.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
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Venue: Foro Italico, Rome, Italy
Surface: Outdoor clay
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Karolina Pliskova vs Elena Rybakina prediction
Elena Rybakina will be eyeing a 30th win of 2026 when she meets Karolina Pliskova in the round of 16 in Rome.
The former champion has looked rock solid so far and comfortably saw off Alexandra Eala 6-4 6-3 to remain flawless at this year's tournament.
Pliskova ended Laura Siegemund’s run with a 6-1 6-4 success but knows the next hurdle is significant as she trails Rybakina 4-0 in the head-to-head.
This will be a first tussle on clay but the Czech has yet to take a set off Elena and this second seed is likely to have the greater consistency in what will surely be a big-hitting and big-serving showdown.
Karolina Pliskova vs Elena Rybakina tip: Elena Rybakina to win
